January 25, 2014, 11:17AM

Vitale, who coached at the University of Detroit (1973-77) and with the Detroit Pistons (1978-79) before launching his successful broadcasting career, said the start of the game will be key for both teams. Full story »

April 19, 2013, 8:30AM

ESPN analyst Dick Vitale originally ranked Michigan State the No. 3 team in the preseason before bumping the Spartans up a spot to No. 2. The reason? North Carolina, his previous No. 2, lost one of its top players, Reggie Bullock, to the NBA draft. Now it's Michigan State that stands to stay put as one of the nation's top... Full story »

March 12, 2013, 4:10PM

The Spartans have the Big Ten's best freshman in Gary Harris and a team that Tom Izzo can have great success with even in a conference tournament loaded with top teams, according to Vitale. Full story »

February 20, 2013, 7:20PM

Vitale, ESPN's college hoops hype man and a celebrated figure in the sport, helps the cable giant draw tremendous ratings and does a great deal of positive promotions at each college stop. Full story »

October 07, 2012, 4:31PM

Basketball commentator Dick Vitale along with a couple Starr Commonweatlth students, Taggaert and Mary Sarah talk with members of the media before speaking at Founders Day at Starr Commonwealth. (Scott Stoner | M LIVE)

October 07, 2012, 4:31PM

Dick Vitale, basketball commentator, was the guest speaker at Starr Commonwealth Founders day celebrating their 99th year. Vitale emphasizes he is a strong believer in the Starr Commonwealth motto "There is no such thing as a bad child." (Scott Stoner | M LIVE)

December 03, 2009, 5:00PM

August 04, 2009, 10:48PM

Apparently, the whole of the college sports blogosphere felt that this week was the week to rank where the best of college sports programs belong. First, the Michigan v. Ohio State rivalry was left off of the Big Ten's best slate for this conference season. Then, Tuesday, the guys over at ESPN drafted their own fantasy D-1 of the 40... Full story »